used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
any thing at all
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
d'Assas
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From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
drearinessnounUS /ˈdriːrinəs/
extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
divisible by two
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
Hilda
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From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
LuxembourgnounUS /ˈlʌksəmbɔːrɡ/
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
not able to be found
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
not any; not one
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
on the contrary
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
up to a particular time
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading He felt, as he opened his umbrella--it had begun to rain--that his present position might look foolish, but was certainly justifiable.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
Vavin
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From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
precisely as stated
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She rarely reached home till past six, and, even allowing for very slow walking, he was if anything too early.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He would ask Hilda no questions, force in no way her confidence, but really on the gray dreariness of such a day she ought not to reject but rather to be glad for his proffered and unexpected companionship.
at the time that
From this reading It was just past four when Peter walked up the Rue Bonaparte and stationed himself at the corner of the Rue Vavin and the Rue d'Assas, opposite the Luxembourg Gardens.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From this point of vantage he could look up and down the street, and there would be no chance of missing her.
